Farewell to Camelot

My thoughts as Jan. 20th approaches.

Farewell dear Camelot
no longer can she hold,
the rich man cometh
whose malice was foretold.

All the King's horses
and all the King's men
can ne'er her greatness
bring back again.

The castle has fallen
'midst havoc and hate
and noble kings and queens
must face their own mistakes.

Author's Note

Reviews

[emmajoy]

'Farewell dear Camelot ~~ no longer can she hold, ~~ the rich man cometh ~~ whose malice was foretold.'

I'm reading this by chance, Dara.. and am so glad to do so. I dont usually read through others' reviews but realised that the date above was what i thought it to be, wanted to check.

Three months ahead, time swept caution aside maybe, so many people worldwide are sitting on the edge of their chairs, wondering what the hell is ahead. Won't go into the news, we all know it or should at least be aware. So to your poem. ..

The words you use, express the state of rank and realm, play with Arthurian myth and touches of past history.. it's a very clever write. You're a brave poet. Don't ever be silenced. Not that a woman can be, of course ! :)

[Dara]

Funny but by nature I am less than outspoken but find a release through poetry. Unfortunately were I to write it now, it would sound much less gentile. It is a scary world we are living in and leader is only adding fuel to the fire. But we must hold to hope for that is all we have left at the moment. Thank you for your insight and wonderful review. I am so glad you took the time to read this.

[emmajoy]

Observing and listening has its uses, as long as one is open to changes of mind now and again. It's when people ignore others' opinions and stay silent, stubborn and senseless, not wanting to think any further than the end of the nose. We have to live in the real world, like it or not. I'm a fairly quiet person too.. as you'll notice! :)

[Lyn Anderson]

You express your thoughts well and with grace, not present in the current climate, I am afraid. It's going to be a bumpy ride the next four to eight years (yes I said eight -- if history has taught us anything it's a frustrated opposition may sabotage itself) -- the world needs to hope that it's just a bump in the road.
A wonderful poem btw

[Dara]

Thank you for your encouraging words. Sometimes (most of the time) I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve and speak too soon. It is nice to know that I am heard and understood. "A bump in the road" I like how that sounds. Thanks again!

[Einstein Noodle]

now now Dara ... time for us all to come together ..opposing views and freedom to express are so much of what we stand for ..but the election is over ... inauguration day is a celebration .. of all that is USA .. a time to come together in everyone hoping things will be better ... the economy, our safety, cost of living, wages etc etc...perhaps we will all be surprised in a good way .. with the exception to gas prices ..my life has gone no-where in the last 10 yrs....as far as gov. involvements .. if President Elect doesn't perform well.....there will be another election in 2020 right?
i am intrigued to know the prophecy you speak of in V1 L4 ...the parallels you draw with Camelot are romantic ..i like it ..lots of hope there .. interesting you call Camelot a "she" ;)
chin up my friend .. lets hold hands and see what happens ... hoping for all the best eh!?
E.

[Dara]

Dear friend, I appreciate your point of view and normally do not speak out this way, but the President Elect conducts himself in such a manner that is an embarrassment to the country. His connections with Putin alone are a cause for alarm, in my thinking. I understand why people may have wanted a change but how can you go along with they manner in which he behaves? His comments about women and imitation of the reporter with cerebral palsy alone are like hearing finger nails scratching a chalkboard every time I watch any of it. I am sorry but it is all too much for me. My poem was just an expression of my feelings and came to me suddenly. I hope my views do not turn people away, they are just my views. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I do respect your opinion.

[Dara]

PS It is funny but I did not consciously choose to refer to Camelot as a 'she'. It was probably just my feminine intuition at play.

[Einstein Noodle]

:))))))))) expression and discussion (respectful discussion) is so much of what America is all about ..censorship and belittling other's opinions is a basis that dictatorial regimes employ .. among other things of course .. we have much to protect in America ... our founding father's were brilliant adventurers who established a brand new form of government that disallowed any one person or branch to usurp too much power .. i think our government has become way to big, intrusive, greedy, wieldy and irresponsible ...much can be done to help things along .. my goodness! trillions of dollars in debt without batting an eye at the number!! sheesh!
i would hope that readers would not turn away by your expression too ...the election is over and its time to rally and hold everyone in positions of power to the grind stone ;) stop bickering and get to work to accomplish goals ... for cryin' out loud! (as my dad use to say! :)

[Dara]

You are so right. Many thanks for taking the time to read and letting me know how you feel. It's always so nice to have you stop by. 😊

[Einstein Noodle]

and always a pleasure to stop by your "place" ;)

[Samuel Dickens]

Very eloquently put, Dara. I find myself constantly haunted and terrorized by the coming horror. If only we could jump off this crazy train and let those who voted for him ride it on to destruction..

[Dara]

Thank you Sam, well said! I keep hoping it's a bad dream and one morning we'll simply wake up and it will be over. Your opinion means so much. Take care!